Light in the Dark // Sebastian Sallow

Professor Weasley

(Athena)

A few days have gone by now, and I feel my strength starting to come back. I've lost weight, but at least my nausea has subsided.

I find myself spending time outside listening to the waves. It's calms me. It always has.

I know my father had alway said "We live by the currents, plan by the tides, and we follow the sun."

Which in all reality, I'm sure he was just quoting some Author, but he was absolutely right.

I breath I'm the salty air, letting the tides of my emotions go as a breath out.

I feel eyes etched onto my skin like a needle on a tattoo.

"You can join me if you like." I say calmly not opening my eyes as I sit Indian style just letting myself be in a moment of pure peace.

To my surprise I hear Anne's voice as she approaches me.

"What bloody time did you get up to do this? Its 7:30am... do you sleep?" Anne says with a laugh.

I open my eyes and look at her. "Not so much anymore, ever since Professor Figs death I find nightmare follow where I go. Even worst so now." I say closing my eyes again trying to find some sort of peace again.

"Sebastian has told me you and Professor Fig were close. I'm sorry about him, I never really knew him well, but the times I had met him he was also very kind."

"It quite alright Anne, but I appreciate your kind words. I always wished I could of met his wife Miriam.... He always talked to highly of her. She would of been thrilled to learn that she wasn't crazy about all the Ancient Magic she was always so curious about." Is say with a small smile.

"She definitely would of loved you. That's for sure. Sebastian is worried about you, Athena. What happened?" She says to me curiously.

I take a second to collect my thoughts.

"Do you remember the vision I had about you with the two children...." I say hesitantly.

"I do, but you told me at the hospital I couldn't have children." She says smiling.

"I did indeed." I say cringing a little.

"Athena... your not saying what I think your saying..." she says wide eyed looking pale.

I look back at the ocean not saying anything.

"It's okay Athena, it's shocking.. but okay."

"If Alfred finds out about them, they will suffer the rest of there lives Anne...." I look at her with concern. "I can't keep them. No one can know they are mine. You Have to take them Anne. Please. Promise me you'll take them..." I say feeling the tears form in my eyes.

"What does Sebastian say about this?"

"He's obviously not happy."

"Obviously. He's always wanted kids."

"I'm a seer Anne, this is the only way. I've tried to see different ways, it's not in the fates. It has to be you, and Ominis."

Anne Sighs loudly. "This is a lot to think About Athena. I'm not saying no, but let me discuss it with Ominis....." she says looking at me anxiety.

I close my eyes and shake my head "Take as much time as you need." I open my eyes a look at Anne again "thank you for everything Anne, I know this is ALOT to ask of you. I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important. Merlin knows how badly I want them trust me."

Anne helps me up from the ground and gives me a warm hug.

"I love having a sister, and we'll protect those little Sallows with everything we can. Don't stress about it, okay?" Anne says hugging me tighter.